Hi Steff, We can't grow peppers or aubergines or tomatoes in our garden, too cold and on a North facing slope so fairly doomed, but friends do OK by growing them in a polytunnel. Courgettes need to be started at the end of March/beginning of April. You won't gain much by planting now, just as likely to damp off if you start too soon. Try them in big pots and probably a bush variety. Moley can't wait for the 'season' to start - he'll be looking for new courgette recipes to try. I've got loads of broadbeans coming along well and Boy Wonder has a stonking recipe for them - just a few calories !!